Former WH Smith CEO to take top post at SSP

SSP, an international company that operates food and drink concessions at airports and rail stations, has named former WH Smith CEO Kate Swann as its new chief executive, effective Sept. 4. The company operates franchises for several brands including WH Smith, Marks & Spencer Simply Food and Starbucks, along with owned brands Upper Crust, Millie's Cookies and Pumpkin.